KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have issued a special advisory for motorists ahead of the Independence Day and “Marka-e-Haq” celebrations at the National Bank Stadium tonight.
The traffic police expect congestion to begin as early as 5:00 pm on all roads leading to the stadium and continue until 2:00 am, as the event starts at 6:00 pm. They advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel between Civic Centre and the stadium during this time.
This year’s Independence Day theme, Marka-e-Haq, marks the nation’s resilience and pride after the April–May confrontation with India, which ended with a ceasefire on May 10.
Parking & Entry:
- Vehicles with parking stickers can enter the stadium via Gate 1 and Gate 11.
- Parking is available at Expo Centre (Gate 1) for visitors from District Central, with shuttle buses to the stadium.
- Visitors from District South, District East, and Malir can park at China Ground via Karsaz, New Town, and Rashid Minhas Road.
Alternate Routes:
- Towards Sharea Faisal: Use University Road and Shaheed-e-Millat Road instead of Liaquatabad/Hassan Square.
- Towards Liaquatabad from Karsaz: Take Rashid Minhas Road and Nipa.
- From Expo Centre turn: Use Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
- Residents of East, Malir, South, and West can use Lyari Expressway from Mirza Adam Khan Chowk to Sohrab Goth.
Heavy Vehicle Restrictions:
Heavy traffic will not be allowed from Sohrab Goth to Nipa, Liaquatabad No. 10 to Hassan Square, and PP Chowrangi to University Road.
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